Liverpool FC lead Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC to ex-Wigan Athletic midfielder Paul Scharner

by Rob MacDonald. Published Mon 12 Jul 2010 16:15, Last updated: 2010-07-12

According to reports Liverpool FC have emerged as favourites to sign former Wigan Athletic midfielder Paul Scharner.

The Sunday Sun claims the Magpies and the Black Cats lag behind the Reds in the race to land the Austria international.

The versatile 30-year-old is a long-time favourite of new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson who tried to sign him while at the Fulham helm.

Scharner’s agent has also revealed that the player sees a switch to Anfield as his dream move.

It is understood that talks with the Merseysiders will take place this week.

Comments about Liverpool FC lead Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC to ex-Wigan Athletic midfielder Paul Scharner

yeah, Bruce, just toss the side into the trash, right? Bad last season (regardless of a deadly season before. Tell me...who are "IN"?
Mick, UAE around 1 year, 10 months ago

Why would LFC want to sign a half decent player from a half decent team...Pick yourself up Bruce and have a word you can have him....
Chappo, Wigan around 1 year, 10 months ago

IT NOT TO BAD IF ROY HOGESON GET PAUL SCHARNER BUT IF LIVERPOOL KEEP IN GETING THOSE PLAYERS IN LIKE milan jovanovic AND JOE COLE WIN LEAGU
rafa benitez, inter milan around 1 year, 10 months ago

He must be crazy. Liverpool are a spent force, yesterdays men
bruce pickup, north yorkshire around 1 year, 10 months ago